Wambo Feedlot - Pen Riders and Stockpersons wanted

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Detail information about job Wambo Feedlot - Pen Riders and Stockpersons wanted. Terms and conditions vacancy

Experienced Pen Riders and Stockpersons with demonstrated abilities in livestock handling skills are required to join the livestock handling staff at Wambo Feedlot, an expanding 12,000 SCU feedlot operation located 35 km's west of Dalby.

Your main responsibilities at the Feedlot will be:

• Drafting and moving cattle
• Continual monitoring of cattle health in line with our strong emphasis on animal welfare

The successful applicant will need to have proven experience in the following:

• General livestock handling skills
• Drafting and moving cattle to and from pens
• Ability to diagnose animal health symptoms
• Competent horsemanship and riding skills is a must

In order to be considered for this role, you must:

• Be able to supply a minimum of 2 horses suitable for the position and own tack (for Pen Riding position).  Please note – it is company policy that all horses entering Wambo Feedlot be Hendra Vaccinated
• Be confident in the administration of animal health products
• Be able to demonstrate general cattle husbandry tasks
• Show initiative and willingness to aquire new skills, as on-the-job training will be provided
• Be prepared to work within a 10 on 4 off roster

Furthermore, it would be highly advantageous (but not essential) if you are:

• Competent in data recording and reporting
• A good communicator with the manager and your team

Our staff receive regular training in livestock nutrition and welfare.  Wambo Feedlot also provide shoeing and a fortnightly horse allowance.

Please note that only email applications will be accepted.  Please send your application along with your CV in order for your application to be considered to:  [email protected]